DAHL RICHARD J 4

What Happened
Richard J. Dahl, a director of Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN), was granted 3,590 restricted stock units (reported as an acquisition, code A) on February 27, 2026. The Form 4 shows a reported price of $0.00 for the award (no cash exchanged on grant); the RSUs are a derivative award that will be settled into common shares on February 27, 2027 subject to Dahl’s continued service. The grant was recorded as compensation for services.

Key Details

• Transaction date: February 27, 2026. Form 4 filed March 2, 2026 (timely filing).
• Award type: Restricted stock units (derivative award), 3,590 RSUs; reported price $0.00.
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the filing.
• Footnotes: F1 — RSUs will be settled in shares on February 27, 2027, contingent on continued service. F2 — granted as compensation for services.
• Filing timeliness: Filing date is within the required reporting window (no late filing indicated).

Context
RSU grants are compensation that convert into actual shares at vesting/settlement dates and do not represent an immediate market buy or sell. Such awards are common for directors and reflect compensation programs rather than a direct trading signal; the economic value will depend on the stock price at the settlement date and any applicable tax withholding at vesting.